If you buy the dark, chopped kale from Trader Joes, this bag benefits from a de-ribbing. Tedious? Yes, but it yields a much better salad texture. I empty the bag into a large bowl, turn on a podcast, and rip away the thick stems. Then I’ll go at the bowl with kitchen scissors to get smaller pieces. You can also buy brussels pre-shredded but they use all the stems and tough core and I just don’t like them. You can get much thinner, enjoyable results from a mandolin, or again, rip the cores away from a bag of pre-shredded ones. If you want a pop of holiday color, add pomegranate seeds. I wrote this to serve a larger group, in honor of gatherings this week. Use just one bundle of kale if you want a smaller salad.